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I've picked up the model now that it's been re-issued, the last time I built it was back when it was produced by Renwall and I thought that then it was a great model. Now that Ive gotten some expertise in building models I wonder if there is any aftermarket accessories for the kit,.
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The blast in this photo is only seven miles away from the firing point. Too close for me!
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navybt3 I wonder if there is any aftermarket accessories for the kit,.
I wonder if there is any aftermarket accessories for the kit,.
There are none. And 1/35 parts won't work either since the kit is 1/32.
My memory--which is subject to questionsing--of the Renwall kit is that it is a bit "clunky" and not nearly so finely proportioned as the Life-Like kit. So, it seems larger than it's 1/32, much as the Life-like kit seems smaller than it's 1/40.
But, a person ought to be able to use 1/35 items/figures around it far better than using 1/48 around the Life-like kit. That former being handy, as really the jeeps probably ought to be M-38s. I'm thinking that old Revell 2-1/2 ton truck (an M-35 IIRC) would fit nicely. The Monogram 1:32/35 Deuce and Half is a similar era, if memory serves (I do not know if Revellogram has that in current release).
subfixer The blast in this photo is only seven miles away from the firing point. Too close for me!
That's Upshot Grable, which was 15 KT. IIRC, that was also a 750-1500'agl (call it 4-500m) airburst15 KT damage radius is about 3 miles, call it 4-5KM1 psi overpressure radious is only 2-2.5km, and it follows a log curve by height above ground as the distance increases.
Now, I concur, I would not want to be in line-of-sight even at 7mi/10km; but, I'd be ok with a 3'/1m deep hole and that magic "foot" (30cm) of spoil dirt at that distance. And my electronics in a faraday cage of some sort.
You want to talk Davy Crockett--that's different--15-1700m range and 1-1.5KT? Wacky, and not in a good way.
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When I first read about that Davy Crockett system I also thought: That's just sick. And they wanted to use it in my backyard (Europe :-). Boy, am I glad the cold war is over!
Back to modelling - I'd say that kit probably is a real dog. I have the 8 inch howitzer from the same series, and it's a big box full of problems! You either build it OOB or prepare yourself for a years long struggle! Whatever your choice, I wish you good luck and have a nice day
Paweł
All comments and critique welcomed. Thanks for your honest opinions!
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"Atomic Annie" is at the Ft. Sill Artillery Museum if you would like to see it in person.
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Of the twenty examples of the M65 produced, at least eight survive on display. Most no longer have their "prime movers".
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